Can I wait to extend my visa exemption or do I need to do it immediately?

Visa Extension Visa Exemption Tourist Visa

Apr 19, 2020

5 years ago

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Hi, my 30 day visa exemption on arrival expired on the 17th of April and I want to extend for another 30 days, should I go to extend ASAP or will it be ok to wait until the end of the week as I believe I'm covered under the Amnesty? And also do I extend at CW or Muang Thong Thani?

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The user inquired about extending their 30-day visa exemption and whether they should act immediately or if they can wait due to being covered under amnesty. A comment confirmed that they are indeed covered by the amnesty until April 30th, and advised on the best course of action depending on their travel plans.

Benjamin ******

First, you're covered by the amnesty, so you don't NEED TO get an extension of stay; you are covered until April 30th.

Second, how long are you planning on being in Thailand? If you are planning on leaving soon (before April 30th), I wouldn't bother getting an extension. If you're planning on staying, it's my opinion that you should try to apply for a 30 day extension of stay baed on being a tourist.

Since you entered Thailand on a visa exempt, you will go to Muang Thong Thani to get the extension of stay based on being a tourist.

5 years ago

Riad ********

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@Benjamin *****

Hi Benjamin, Thank you for your quick response. I plan on staying until at least June I reckon, that all depends on when borders open again as I will have to do a border bounce after I extend for another 30 days at immigration. Thank you for your advise I will go tomorrow to Muang Thong Thani and try apply for a 30 day extension as normal.

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